ITB_REC250722_Mole_Cricket_Treatment_Services_Updated_-_Exhibit_B_-_Price_Proposal_Chipco_Choice-1.xlsx

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB# REC/250722) from the City of Ocala, Florida, seeking bids for Mole Cricket Treatment Services for the Recreation and Parks department. The solicitation targets the application of Chipco Choice Treatment or equivalent insecticide on athletic fields and golf courses, with an estimated annual treatment volume of 65 acres. The contract term is three years, with potential for two optional one-year renewals, and bids are due by July 9, 2025. Vendors must be licensed commercial applicators with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, possessing at least three years of experience in custom slit applications, and capable of performing a minimum of 50% of work with their own forces.

Pricing is structured on a per-acre basis, with the bid evaluation focusing on pricing, vendor qualifications, and technical specifications. Price increases are limited to 3% annually and subject to negotiation based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence in Commercial General Liability and Commercial Automotive Liability. The successful vendor will be required to provide a one-year material and labor warranty for all treatments. Subcontractor involvement is permissible with advance approval, and the contract is designed to establish a consistent, reliable treatment approach for maintaining the city's recreational properties. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses are explicitly mentioned in the solicitation.